The 5 best Go Kart Tracks in Los Angeles & Nearby

You are spoilt for choices when it comes to Go-Karting in LA. From Indoor centers to Outdoor Tracks, Electric Karts, or Gas-Powered Karts, there are lots of options for you to choose from.

Never been to a Go-Kart Center? Here are certain rules common across all the centers:

1. To be able to race, you’ll have to sign a waiver or get it signed by your guardians if you’re under 18.
2. The driver has to wear Closed-toe shoes while driving.
3. Long hair has to be pulled back in a pony tail or bun.

That’s all you need to know! Go-Karts, Helmet, other safety equipment will all be provided by the center. If hygiene is your concern then you can carry your own helmet to the centers.

1. K1 Speed

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K1 Speed is your best option for Indoor Karting in LA. Located in 4 locations, Torrance, Anaheim, Irvine, and Burbank. K1 Speed have electric Go-karts, giving a high acceleration and a very respectable top speed.

No reservations are required unless you’re planning to host an event, you can simply arrive and drive and have some fun racing with your family and friends. The best part about K1 is that they are located in a lot of places all around the US and they keep track of the lap times of everyone. So if you want to compare your timing with the best of the bests, you can do so on their website.

What People Are Saying About K1 Speed

“The staff at the Torrance location is 2nd to none when it comes to providing a great driving experience. I came with my 7 year old son and they were so good with him. They were patient and did a great job of explaining to him the best way around the track. He was ecstatic after getting done with his laps and now we’ve become regulars. Thank you for making us want to keep coming back Torrance staff. Keep up the great work!”

– Erik Garcia (Google Review)

2. CalSpeed Karting Center

Located at the world-famous Auto Club Speedway in Fortana, CalSpeed Karting Center is the closest Outdoor Go-Karting center to LA, It is one of the best Outdoor Karting Center in Southern California. This place isn’t just for the people looking for a fun race with friends and family but also for the people who are serious about racing as a career.

They have got multiple courses of configurations up to .75 miles with 15 corners that will test your driving abilities to the fullest and multiple straightways for you to test the top speed of your kart.

You can take your own Go-Kart to the center for practice or rent one from the center, their rental Karts are seriously fast! You can hit 50 mph on the straight tracks.

Safety is a priority for this center, they will require you to wear full-face helmets, full coverage heavyweight clothing/racing suits, gloves, closed-toed shoes, and chest protector (for drivers under 12). You can rent all the safety gear on the spot.

What People Are Saying About K1 Speed

“I LOVE CalSpeed! My family always comes here once every two months! We love racing here because it’s so fun and fast! There is a big parking area which is good if you want to ride a scooter or bike, or play with a bouncy ball. It is also very fun to watch the Karts race and see the results and podiums. I highly recommend going to CalSpeed Karting Center!”

– Weird Wolfie (Google Review)

3. Mb2 Raceway – Sylmar

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MB2 Raceway is an indoor go-karting center located in Sylmar. An option to consider when you’re planning for your kid’s next birthday party or even bigger events with more than 60 people. You can book their entire Facility for an hour if you’d like to.

The Go-Karts in the MB2 raceway can go as fast as 45 mph! Tracks here will sure put your driving to the test. You can keep track of the timings of your laps with your position being displayed on the screen at all times. You can also join their “Sunday kids karting Kamp program” and improve your karting skills.

Apart from their “arrive and drive”, they also offer Virtual reality and Laser Tag games to enjoy yourself while you wait for your chance to drive.

What People Are Saying About MB2 Racweway

“What a great place to bring your child or kids on a Saturday. You need to set a time schedule for this place first. Great staffs everyone was very helpful. The game spot was fun.. But everything changes when you hop into the go-kart.. Then that is when the fun happens… Thank you MB2 Raceway Sylmar.”

– Aj Wells (Google Review)

4. Go Kart World

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Located in the city of Carson, Go-Kart World provides a driving experience for people of all ages and skills. They have karts and tracks for everyone, from their “kiddy tracks” with battery-operated karts for kids, all the way up to their “super tracks” for racing.

The “Super track” karts can reach as high as 45 MPH! Anyone who is above 18 and can prove their skills can ride in the “super kart” tracks.

They even have double seater karts with a minimum passenger height requirement of only 32″. Bumper Karts are also available for kids higher than 43″. Overall, this is an amazing place to take your kids to, they have stuff for kids of every age.

What People Are Saying About Go kart World

“You will never be bored here! They have 6 tracks and each track is tailor-designed for different ages and skill levels. If you have never tried a Go-Kart, then this place will be a fun, exciting way to experience Go-Kart racing. The staff is super helpful and they will make sure that have a safe and fun time”

– Olivia Taylor (Google Review)

5. SpeedZone Los Angeles

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